Patient & Family Support

Support & Survivorship

Our patient’s fight against cancer is our fight against cancer. We know that treating cancer isn’t only about curing a disease—it’s about restoring a person. Cancer patients and families need help to heal all parts of their lives and the SIH Cancer Institute offers many opportunities you may want to take advantage of.

Spiritual care professionals from all backgrounds are available to talk with patients and their families about faith, ethics and advance directives.

Palliative Care

Palliative care is a medical specialty that focuses on the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people with serious illness. The ultimate goal of palliative care is to reduce suffering, preserve dignity and improve quality of life for patients and their families. Unlike hospice, you can also receive palliative care at the same time as curative treatments.